Fight the Bite! Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites
Print Ticks and mosquitoes can be more than just a nuisance. They can spread germs that make you sick. Fight the bite by taking steps to prevent tick- and mosquito-borne disease. Vector-borne diseases are on the rise in the United States. Mosquito and tick bites can spread viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause several different […]
Childproofing Your Home – Several Safety Devices to Help Protect Your Children from Home Hazards
Each year, children are injured by hazards in and around the home. The good news is that the risk of injury can be reduced or prevented by using recommended safety practices, by using child products that meet safety standards, and by using child-safety devices. Most of the safety devices are easy to find and are […]
Child Passenger Safety: Get the Facts
Motor Vehicle Crashes: A Leading Cause of Death for Children In 2020, 607 child passengers* ages 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States,1 and more than 63,000 were injured.2 Of the children who were killed in a crash, 38%† were not buckled up.1 Parents and caregivers can make a lifesaving difference by […]
Six Tips To Help Prevent Falls
The risk of falling increases with age. Falls can be especially dangerous for older adults, often causing fractures, hospitalization, and disability. The good news is that many falls are avoidable. To share the image, right-click on it and select “save image as” to save the file to your computer. We encourage you to use the […]
Staying Safe in a Tornado
Español (Spanish) To stay safe during a tornado, prepare a plan and an emergency kit, stay aware of weather conditions during thunderstorms, know the best places to shelter both indoors and outdoors, and always protect yourself from injury, especially your head. Tornadoes continue to impact locations across the country every year, bringing massive winds and […]
How to Prepare for a Visit to Urgent Care
Here are some tips on how to prepare for a visit to urgent care: Bring your insurance card and identification. This will help the staff process your payment. Bring a list of your medications and allergies. This will help the doctor quickly diagnose your condition. Bring a copy of your medical history, if you have […]
What to Expect When You Visit an Urgent Care Center
Urgent care centers are a great option for people who need medical care but don’t need to go to the emergency room. They are typically open seven days a week and offer a variety of services, including: Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries X-rays and other diagnostic tests Prescription medications Referrals to specialists If you’re […]
Create an asthma action plan for your child
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood. It affects about 6 million children and adolescents in the U.S. This condition causes the lungs and airways to become inflamed when exposed to certain triggers, such as environmental allergens, exercise, weather changes or catching a respiratory infection. Childhood asthma can cause bothersome daily […]
Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery
What is a heart attack? Heart attack signs and symptoms in men and women: Chest pain or discomfort; Shortness of breath; Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, back, arm, or shoulder; Feeling nauseous, light-headed, or unusually tired. A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t […]
10 common migraine triggers and how to cope with them
If you live with migraine, one of the best things that you can do is identify your personal triggers. You can’t always avoid triggers, but understanding what they are and how they affect you is the first step to finding relief. Once you’ve isolated the trigger, you can try a coping strategy. Stress. Stress is one […]